Why does my truck clicks but wont START?

Why does my truck clicks but wont START?

The clicking sound could happen when the starter motor isn’t receiving enough power due to corroded battery terminals. The clicking sound could also be due to a frayed wire or loose battery cable ends. Loose battery ends can interfere with the connection, preventing the vehicle from starting.

What should the voltage be to turn the starter?

3) Depending on the battery condition, the voltage that will allow the engine to turn over changes. A battery with 5 good cells and one bad cell may only read ~10 volts but still be able to turn the starter. A battery with all six cells in good shape that reads 11 volts, however, would almost certainly not be able to spin the starter.

What happens when there is no power to the starter motor?

If there’s no power to the starter motor but power everywhere else you’d hear a “click!” noise when you turned to start but nothing else – ie. no whirring or cranking noises.

Why does my 1988 GMC Sierra 1500 not start?

I’m having the same problem with my 1988 GMC 1500 I was told its the starter I’m going to replace it I guess that will determine if its the starter ornot just wwish I had a for sure wayof knowing 37 people found this helpful. Having same issue. Changed out starter two days ago. Still is a hard start. Sometimes I need starter fluid

Why does my GM car say no start no crank?

How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.

Why is the starter on my Silverado not working?

My 2000 Silverado has on occasion when turning key to start, the starter does not engage nor do you hear the solenoid click but the battery is good. I did have to replace the exciter ring that surrounds the ignititon switch which did show up with security warning.

How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.

I’m having the same problem with my 1988 GMC 1500 I was told its the starter I’m going to replace it I guess that will determine if its the starter ornot just wwish I had a for sure wayof knowing 37 people found this helpful. Having same issue. Changed out starter two days ago. Still is a hard start. Sometimes I need starter fluid

If there’s no power to the starter motor but power everywhere else you’d hear a “click!” noise when you turned to start but nothing else – ie. no whirring or cranking noises.